i waited a year for you,when you came, u were a bundle of warmthbig,soulful eyesu were playful, a hound always sniffingu whined the first few days but i loved you

i knew u would love yr new homewe would accompany each otheron walks as we avoided stray dogs,of baths u willingly tookand u watching guard as i sleep.

i bought u a collar with a bell,knowing i'd soon replace it as u grewi bought cans and cans of foodfor the love of my eye always got the best

when u got sick, i was worriedi sent u to the vet too lateu showed signs early, i paid no heedthe night before, i held u closei told u to be strong, by hook or by crooki would bring u medical attention

brave little one you areu held on for mei kissed u goodbye, see u soon, i told uu breathed yr last as i leftu took a part of my heart with u when u died

tears flowing, i carried yr still-warm bodyand i hugged u and told u im sorryi buried u in the only house u knew as homewith the one toy u had the chance to ownand i stay by your side every evening

dear lucky, i look at your empty cage and i cry againu were mine for a short timebut u left an imprint in my hearteverytime u wagged for meand came to me when i calledu could've been the most beautiful dogi could've been the luckiest owneru left me alone, as my lover did

dear lucky, sorry for not being able to take care of you in this lifei promise with all my heart, i'll be with you soonwe'll be together againyou'll never be sick again.